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Choose one of the professional scenarios provided in Blackboard under

Write a block business letter from the perspective of company management delivering bad news to the recipient, following guidelines from Chapter 7: Delivering Bad-News Messages in BCOM9. The letter should address the specific scenario, be formatted like a block business letter following the example on page 123 of the eBook, and be limited to one page. Include proper introductory elements (sender’s address, date, recipient’s address), a professional salutation, and use single spacing with double spacing between paragraphs. Limit the content to facts of the situation, using either inductive or deductive approaches to communicate the bad news clearly and professionally, without unnecessary detail or repetition. Focus on clarity, mechanics, and professional tone, and proofread carefully before submission.

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In this paper, I will craft a formal, professional block business letter from a company's management to an internal employee, addressing the scenario of the mistaken early preorder of a new product. This scenario involves Paul from SuperMega retail company's website division, who inadvertently set up a preorder page ahead of the authorized period, leading to consumer preorders before the official launch. The company’s management must communicate that all preorders will be canceled due to the error while maintaining professional tone and empathy, reinforcing policies and clarifying the situation. This approach aligns with the principles outlined in Chapter 7 of BCOM9 for delivering bad news effectively and professionally.

Sample Letter:

[Your Company’s Address]

[City, State, ZIP Code]

[Date]

Sharon Johnson

Vice President of Product Sales

SuperMega Retail Company

123 Business Rd.

City, State, ZIP Code

Dear Ms. Johnson,

I am writing to inform you regarding the incident involving the unintended early setup of the preorder page for the upcoming high-demand computer. As you are aware, our team works diligently to ensure all product launches adhere strictly to the scheduled timelines and policies. Unfortunately, this time, an oversight occurred, leading to the release of the preorder option prematurely, which resulted in consumer orders being placed before the official preordering window opened.

While the enthusiasm and interest in this new product are encouraging, our company's policies clearly specify that preorder opportunities should not be available until authorized, in this case, 30 days prior to launch. Regrettably, the early preorders are unauthorized and were made in error by our team member, Paul. Based on our commitment to fairness and transparency, and to maintain the integrity of our launch process, we must inform you that all preorders generated during this premature period will need to be officially canceled.

We understand that this situation may cause disappointment among consumers and some operational challenges. Nevertheless, it is crucial that we uphold our standards and avoid any appearance of inconsistency or unfair treatment to preserve customer trust and brand reputation. Our marketing and sales teams will communicate promptly to affected customers, explaining the circumstances and offering alternative options or incentives to maintain goodwill.

We appreciate your understanding of this matter and your leadership in ensuring the adherence to our policies. Moving forward, we will implement additional checks to prevent similar incidents, reinforcing our commitment to a controlled and professional product launch process. Please let me know if you require any further details or assistance in managing this situation.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Position]

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